"Akame-chan, Poney-chan, girls shouldn't eat too much, or they'll get fat."
Watching Akame and Poney gobbling down food, though this scene had happened many times in the past month, Amuria still couldn't help but remind them.
These two girls sure can eat a lot!
"Ugh… I'm hungry, one more bowl!"
Poney and Akame were standard big eaters. After expending a lot of energy last night, they didn't care and just wanted to fill their stomachs first!
Natalia, watching the two happily eating delicious food, had a trace of grievance and envy in her blue-green eyes. Damn unfair heavens! Why did she have to diet and exercise so much every day to keep her figure, while they could eat happily without a care?
"Um, Tsukushi-chan, are you okay? Your face looks a bit flushed."
While serving rice to Poney and Akame, the attentive Amuria noticed Tsukushi, who was eating he food like a proper lady, had a slightly red face and asked with concern.
"Ah? No… no, I'm just a little hot."
Still haunted by the scene of being bullied by some bad master, Tsukushi's blush deepened, and she answered somewhat flustered.
"Hot? It's only morning."
Amuria murmured suspiciously but didn't think much. Though they hadn't known each other long, she knew Tsukushi was a very shy girl.
"By the way, where are Cornelia and Martha? Aren't they eating breakfast, and that stinky bug isn't here either."
Natalia said casually.
Thinking of that hateful bug, Natalia's heart was full of complicated feelings. He was useless, so why did Akame and the others follow him so loyally?
Moreover that annoying guy always liked to argue with me. Isn't it just because he's a bit handsome? Yet he often teases me—how hateful, hateful, hateful!
"Uh… M-Master… the troupe leader and Sister Cornelia are still resting. I'll go call them!"
Her cheeks flushed red as she quickly put down the utensils and ran toward Sora's room. She dared not let Natalia and Amuria find out that her naughty master was also having "breakfast"!
Well, the breakfast companions were actually Sister Cornelia and Sister Martha.
Because of the barrier that prevented sounds from escaping outside, the room had already turned into chaos long ago. Tsukushi herself had barely escaped with Akame and the others earlier.
Natalia and Amuria on the side didn't pay much attention. In their impression, that guy was just a lazy glutton who only knew how to enslave poor little Akame and the others. Every morning, he needed someone to wake him up. That guy was truly hopeless!
Actually, the two women didn't yet know that before long, they themselves would be just like them…
…
"Sora kid, are you ready? We're heading to the next city now."
Looking at Sora leisurely nibbling on a steamed bun, Sabatini said somewhat speechlessly. This guy really never took anything seriously!
"Luckily, this lazy guy isn't a member of my troupe. Both Dangan and Kouga are much more reliable than him."
Watching the two tidying up various props, and then comparing them to this guy in front of him, Sabatini for the first time thought that those two troublemakers in his troupe were actually pretty good.
"Got it, got it!"
Taking the water cup handed over by Cornelia, Sora waved his hand. Sabatini was a good uncle in every way, except he was too naggy, like a nagging old woman!
"You little brat, take this seriously!"
"The city we're going to this time passes through a place called Shiranami Mountains, where fierce bandits often appear. Even if you don't care about yourself, think about those little girls of yours!"
Looking at Sora's carefree expression, Sabatini almost had the urge to kick him to death.
"Heh… bandits, huh?"
Slightly stunned, a gleam flashed in Sora's eyes, and a sly smile curved at the corner of his mouth.
"All right, all right, Uncle Troupe Leader, you look so nervous. I'll go prepare now!"
His expression returned to normal, looking reluctant, Sora took Cornelia and headed toward his room.
"This kid…"
Sabatini felt a sudden suspicion. For a moment just now, he sensed an extremely dangerous aura from Sora.
Shaking his head, he reminded himself that they had tested many times before. Those girls had some skills, but this brat was definitely an ordinary person. It must have been an illusion.
Not paying it much mind, Sabatini returned to his own room to pack.
…
A large carriage slowly moved along the mountain path. Sabatini waved his long whip while keeping an eye on the surroundings. Sitting beside him was Kouga, holding a cavalry saber, also looking alert.
Meanwhile, inside the carriage.
Looking at Dangan, who was leaning against the back of the carriage and suffering from motion sickness, Sora felt bored. Akame and Martha were chatting happily nearby. If it weren't for Amuria and Natalia, who were like two light bulbs, he could have joined them in having some fun.
"Natalia, Uncle Troupe Leader said there are bandits on Shiranami Mountains, so you have to protect me later."
Looking at the tsundere twin-tailed girl opposite him, Sora was reminded of Lady Mine at home. He wondered if she missed him after being away for so long. Feeling bored, Sora couldn't help teasing her a bit.
"Bastard, are you even a man? You want me, a girl, to protect you!"
Natalia's forehead showed a grid of veins as she suppressed the strong urge to punch him.
"Hmm, that's true. A delicate girl like Natalia does need a boy to protect her. In that case, don't worry. If bandits appear, I'll protect you!"
Nodding, Sora looked very serious.
Clang!!!
Just as Sora finished speaking, a sharp sound pierced the air. A gleaming throwing knife was already stuck in the carriage wall beside his ear, with a few strands of cut black hair floating in the air.
"Those guys, bring as many as you want, I'll kill them all!"
"You bastard, if you dare tease me again, I'll cut you up right now!"
A throwing knife pressed against Sora's neck, the girl looked furious and vicious.
A strange light flashed in her eyes. This girl sure had a big temper!
But, hehe, he liked it!
Akame and Amuria noticed the situation but only glanced casually before continuing their carefree chatting. Dangan, still leaning against the back of the carriage, was groaning, seemingly getting worse with motion sickness…
Knowing that Natalia was just pretending to be fierce and wouldn't really hurt him, Sora wasn't worried at all.
He was even thinking about how to tease her some more, but suddenly sensing something, a strange smile appeared on Sora's lips—
"Natalia-sama, it's time for your performance!"